filthy lucre (noun)

1. During the medieval period, the practice of indulgences by the Catholic Church led to accusations of filthy lucre.

2. The designer was criticized for using child labor in order to increase profits, which many saw as a form of filthy lucre in the fashion industry.

3. The movie portrayed a greedy businessman who would do anything for filthy lucre, even if it meant destroying innocent lives.

4. In Greek mythology, Hades was often depicted as having a desire for filthy lucre, using his position as ruler of the Underworld to amass wealth.